End of support for Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 and Internet Explorer 10
Valid from Pega Version 7.2
In accordance with Microsoft’s announcement to discontinue support for Internet Explorer 9 and Internet Explorer 10 in January 2016, Pega 7.2 will be the last version of the Pega 7 Platform to support Internet Explorer 9 and Internet Explorer 10.
For Pega 7.2.1, you must upgrade to Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 or later, or use Google Chrome, Apple Safari, or Mozilla Firefox.
For more information about browser support, see the Platform Support Guide or contact Pegasystems Global Customer Support.
Cannot view all custom context posts in Pulse
Valid from Pega Version 7.2
When you use Pulse in a custom context, the custom context label is displayed as plain text instead of as a link that you can click to view all posts that are associated with the custom context.
For more information about Pulse, see the help topic Pulse.
New Simulation Conversion wizard
Valid from Pega Version 7.2
The data flow runs replace simulations that are driven by the Interaction rule instances. Simulations now leverage data processing and strategy instructions that are defined in data flows. Use the Simulation Conversion wizard to convert legacy simulation objects into data flows and data sets. The converted legacy simulations can be re-executed using the batch processing option on the Data Flows landing page.
For more information, see Converting simulations.
New Decision Strategy Manager (DSM) alerts
Valid from Pega Version 7.2
The new DSM-related runtime alerts allow you to detect performance anomalies in your decisioning projects. The alerts are published in Autonomic Event Services (AES).
For more information, see Performance alerts, security alerts, and AES.
Improvements for the PMML models
Valid from Pega Version 7.2
The Pega 7 Platform extends support for the PMML models to include PMML 4.2 features and validations. Additionally, the PMML files that contain custom functions can be imported into the Pega 7 Platform and used in strategies.
For more information, see Predictive Model rule form.
Improvements to the adaptive models management
Valid from Pega Version 7.2
There are several improvements for managing large sets of adaptive models that make model management faster and easier. In the Adaptive Models Management landing page, you can clear and delete models in bulk. In the Predictors tab of the Adaptive Model rule, you can add multiple predictors. In the Memory estimation tab of the Adaptive Model rule, you can estimate the memory that the Adaptive Decision Manager (ADM) system needs to accommodate the models that use the adaptive model configuration.
For more information, see:
- Adaptive Models Management landing page
- Adaptive model form - Completing the Predictors tab
- Adaptive model form - Complating the Memory estimation tab
Improvements to the HBase data set, HFDS data set, and Hadoop host configuration
Valid from Pega Version 7.2
The Pega 7 Platform features maintenance improvements to the Hadoop host configuration, HBase data set, and Apache Hadoop File System (HDFS) data set. System architects can more easily make HDFS and HBase storage available to business scientists for exploratory analysis and predictive model building.
For more information, see Big data functionality enhancements.
Data Flow rule enhancements
Valid from Pega Version 7.2
The enhancements to the Data Flow rule facilitate decision execution in real time, batch, and Pega 7 Platform applications. The DataFlow-Execute method in activities can be used to execute and monitor batch runs and real time data flows. In addition, you can configure pre- and post-activities that are executed before and after data flow execution.
For more information, see the following Pega 7 Platform help topics:
Strategy canvas enhancements
Valid from Pega Version 7.2
The Strategy canvas in Decision Management has been enhanced to let you to create, edit, and display your strategy more easily. You can keep your strategy in order using the Smart Mini Map, improved selection capability, and the new Align and Distribute options. Additionally, you can perform the most common operations using keyboard shortcuts and accelerators.
For more information, see Strategy rule enhancements.
Team management
Valid from Pega Version 7.2
As a case manager or manager of a team, you can manage all your teams and direct reports on the Team management landing page. You can create teams or delete existing ones, as well as update team membership and work queues assigned to the team. You can also update and manage workload, time off, and skills information for individual team members. Social collaboration through Pulse is also available for both teams and individual users.
For more information, see Managing team information and work queues.